Award controversy: Much ado about nothing

This refers to the news story “Padma Shri to Kanna whips up controversy” (GK, Feb 3). I am not surprised at all and I do not see any problem with this. He might be one of the notorious criminals from our point of view but at the same time he has been able to make a niche for himself among the “national More

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Farooq’s statement

This refers to the book release function of Prof. M S Khruoo. Dr. Farooq Abdullah in his address complimented the research and scientific achievements of Prof. Khuroo especially in field of viral hepatitis and saluted him for his contributions. He urged today’s physicians to make him and other dedicated More

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Probe it

This refers to the news tiled “Cops kill boy; Hit by Tear Gas Shell in Head, (GK, 01-02-2010). It is yet another unprovoked and dastardly act by the so-called security forces. It is very unfortunate that the cops of Jammu and Kashmir police treat civilians this way. This is the fifth civilian killing More

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Save forests

This refers to the article titled “We are losing this wealth’’ by Prof. N.A. Masudi (GK, Jan 23). Forests are a real wealth of Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its beauty and this beauty is nothing without forests. These are the most important sources of biological diversity in our valley. But unfortunately More

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Awarding Kanna

This refers to the news regarding Padma Shri given to counter-insurgent, Muma Kanna. That speaks volumes about the award. It seems India now gives awards to killers as well. Tanveer Ali tanveer.tali@gmail.com More

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No need

This refers to Ali Shah Geelani's book "roohi din ka shinasa ". With due respect to Geelani Sahib, one fails to understand why write a book on Alama Iqbal turned a priority for Geelani and where from he got time. Most of his time goes into addressing people or behind the bars of whatever little is left More

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Ban them

This refers to the ongoing news coverage in Indian media to meaningless agitation and violence by hardcore Hindu extremist parties like Shiv Sena and Bagrang Dal against the Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan for his support to the Pakistani Cricket players on being snubbed by the IPL committee. It is More

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Grossly mistaken

This refers to the article titled “Who needs a Central University” by Mohsin Qadri. There is no point discussing the issue at a time when the Central University has already been sanctioned. The writer seems to be grossly mistaken about certain issues pertaining to the establishment of the CU in Kashmir More

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Shrinking Wetlands

This refers to observance of World Wetlands Day on February 2. The essence of the day should be understood by people at the grassroots level. It is indeed a matter of grave concern that the Valley wetlands are shrinking fast due to encroachments. So it is time to raise awareness among people about the More

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